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I heard that they are no longer using F40s is that true?
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Eric Member # 674
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I've heard that a lot of F40s are at Amtrak's Beech Grove shops. Sometimes they are used during a power shortage (not enough locomotives on the system), and called when another unit breaks down. The Cascades and Surfliners use F40s, and many were converted into Cab/Baggage (Cabbage) units. Although Amtrak doesn't use many, commuter lines on the West and East coasts still roster quite a few. Many of those lines also use F59PHIs.
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There are still some F-40's being used along the NEC as emergency power. Along the in-land route Genesis locos are in use, but I read that lately the F-40's are going out once a week or so to keep them in working condition. They're not being used as much as a few years ago, but they're still around. Last time I was in Albany, NY they still had quite a few- I'll be able to update the situation tomorrow.. Also they're using Cabbage cards on the new Downeaster service.
Steve Dunham Member # 924
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Virginia Railway Express has leased two or three Amtrak F40s and painted them in VRE colors.
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Buslady Member # 1266
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quote:Originally posted by steamengine4449: I heard that they are no longer using F40s is that true?
I saw one on the Surfliner line painted like the new engines...that was weird.
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